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What's
Included
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- a .90-inch-diameter (45 percent more anode than what usually
comes with a 6-year-warranty water heater) solid hex-head magnesium
anode rod
(about 44 inches of overhead clearance needed). The anode is
44 inches long.
- curved dip tube
- ball-valve drain assembly with cap
- Water Heater Workbook
- pipe thread seal tape
- instructions
- service sticker
Fits all
residential water heaters with 3/4-inch plumbing. Heaters of 75
gallons and greater usually have bigger plumbing.
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What
Does It Do?
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- The anode will keep your tank from rusting and breaking.
- The dip tube and drain assembly control sediment buildup by
forcing water and sediment to swirl around the bottom of the
tank and out.
- The ball valve has a relatively large diameter opening and
a straight path, which make it harder for big sediment chunks
to clog it, and easier to clear it if they do.
- The cap keeps the unwary from flooding the water heater space
by accidentally opening the ball valve.
- The tape will make it easier to get the anode out to check
its consumption down the road.
- The book will not only guide you to the installation of parts,
but help you understand and resolve other water heater problems.
- The sticker will help you remember when you installed the
parts.
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Tools
Needed
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- pipe wrench
- socket wrench with 1 1/16-inch socket
- adjustable pliers
- drill with 7/8-inch hole saw
- basin wrench
- hammer
- flat-bladed screwdriver
For further
details, check out the Tools
page and Know-How.
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Ordering
Details
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The products
offered here are designed to make water heaters last longer, or
solve specific problems. Installation is potentially do-it-yourself,
but if you have the least doubt about your abilities, we suggest
that you obtain expert help.
Remember also
that if you have difficulties with installation, odds are that
a professional or handyman will know a way to do it.
Shipping is
by UPS within the contiguous United States. UPS does not deliver
to post boxes. Allow up to about a week for delivery. Canada,
Hawaii and Alaska are only served by Priority Mail and can use
a post box.
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Important:
Before You Order
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1. Are you
ordering the right anode? This anode requires its own port in
the water heater and is usually a replacement. Make sure you have
a hex-head rod in your tank and not a combo (outlet) anode.
2. Measure
your water heater from the top to the drain valve and send the
measurement to us at mail@waterheaterrescue.com. Water heaters
come in all heights, and each needs a curved dip tube that is
just the right length.
3. If you're
getting a maximum-insulation tank, as we recommend, tell us so
that we can include a 4-inch drain valve nipple.
If you
have any doubts about what you're ordering, be sure and e-mail
your questions to us. We want you to order only what you need!
mail@waterheaterrescue.com
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Return
Policy
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Merchandise
in original condition can usually be returned for a full refund
of the purchase price, not including shipping. E-mail mail@waterheaterrescue.com for instructions and authorization.
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Price: $104
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